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pro

[proh] / proʊ /


ADVERB
in favor of
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The new Open champion was 24 when he turned professional and has become a major winner only after going through the hard yards of an unforgiving pro game.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The son of a former English Premier League pro and champion heptathlete, Haaland spent his early years in Bryne, his parents’ hometown of 14,000 people.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

He played six seasons in the minors before launching a coaching career that’s taken him through the gamut of pro baseball levels, and even out of the country.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Contact your local legal aid organization or your county or state bar association to ask about pro bono or reduced-fee representation.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

“Almost every pro in the world says that he uses his wrist to roll the racket over the ball when he hits a forehand,” Braden says.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

Wall Street pros are predicting stellar S&P 500 earnings growth this year and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

It’s hard to predict if uprooting yourself will bring more pros and fewer cons.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

He guided the Cougars to seven City titles and sent numerous players to college and the pros.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Most bond pros would rather own anything else other than boring Treasuries, but there is a case for the sector.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

We threw a couple names around, discussed pros and cons, and our personal opinions started to emerge.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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